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Quote from: inthelongrun on March 31, 2024, 12:52:17 AM

Less than 10 games already for most of the teams. It's the first time I appreciate this new play-in system. It makes the games better since some of the bottom teams are still playing hard for a chance to enter the playoffs. Without the play-ins, many teams would've rested their main players with minor injuries to heal and give way to the other players.

That's exactly why the play-ins were created, to maintain the season's competitiveness from the start to finish. Look at how the teams from 5th seed down to the 11th seed in the Western Conference, they are tightly competing for either a secured spot in the playoffs or secure a spot for the play-ins. Lakers, Warriors, and Rockets are now has a close competition to secure a play-ins spot, with the Rockets and Warriors being close to each other with 2-3 games apart. Every game left for these 3 teams are a must, otherwise one of these teams will get behind and drop to the 11th seed. The Rockets are on 11th winning streak, so the Warriors must watch out as they need to get a consistent W's before the season ends.

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I think we will see that the winning streak of Houston Rockets are going to be broken.

Luka is playing playoff, 44 points already and counting, and he is throwing every move that you can find in the book and no one can guard him. While on the other hand, the Warriors is leading against the Spurs and so if the trend continues, they will make at least a good separation between them and the Rockets and then we will enter wherein this two are going to play against each other on April 5.

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The Lakers had a hot start, scoring 31 in the first quarter while being brilliant defensively as well. They contained the Nets at their home to only 11 points in the quarter. While keeping the Nets scoreless while the Lakers had scored 17. The Lakers looking good to qualify for the Play in's as a worst case scenario. Nets are just 1 place off the mark, standing at 11th in the eastern conference. They could use a win but this one's looking dire.

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I don't want to be rude but my personal opinion about Warriors this season is that they don't deserve to secure play-in tournament and I think it's because of how Draymond Green chose to play this season and also he tried a lot to simply ruin a lot of games for Curry. Now , this might be a very critique opinion but this is how I see the situation and hopefully they will prove me wrong but Rockets are flying right now and they don't seems to slow until they secure play-in spot. Shocked

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Houston Rockets - Dallas Maverick game will start in a little while.
Houston Rockets have an 11-game winning streak, which could come to an end tonight or they could extend it to 12.
Houston Rockets are one of the surprise teams of this year.
I think it will be an enjoyable game.

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Quote from: danherbias07 on March 31, 2024, 10:21:11 AM

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If they manage to get that many wins, it would be quite successful for them. The only remaining games that look easy are the jazz games. We can also count Portland. Because all the other teams have the possibility of being in the playoffs. So I wouldn't be surprised if they only get 3 wins in the last 10 games, even though they are such a fired up and fit team and they are having a great streak. Rockets did amazingly lately but it cannot go forever. If Jalen Green continues to play at this level, my level of respect will be very very high.

It's worth noting that the Rockets were lucky enough to continue their winning streak, as they won their last game versus the Jazz by just 1 point. I think the next two games versus the Mavs and Wolves will be tough for the Rockets and will probably be decisive in terms of whether the Rockets can make the play-in tournament or not.

11 consecutive wins. Scary.
They are playing really hard after I watched their last game. And yeah, their games against the Mavs will probably tell if they can survive this battle of trying to reach the spot for a play-in tournament and a chance for playoffs even without Alperen Sengun.
Houston Rockets is strong as long as everyone will contribute and Jalen Green is locked in. He had been playing a phenomenal game ever since Sengun was injured. I think it gave him more chance to receive the ball and I am glad that is not wasting the opportunity.
It's not just his offense but his defense too. In the last 7 games he had been filling the stats on blocks or steals and I think the whole Rockets team is being dragged by his energy on both ends of the floor. It can be contagious.

A kind of trust the team is given him is something similar with the Wolves, while KAT is out AE is taking over and I guess same with AE, Green is really performing as his best filling the shoe and like what you said, both offense and defense he's adjusting and he's bringing that attitude to boost his squad.

Still a close campaign for both Rockets and Warriors, both teams needs every game to win and they are not wasting any opportunities that's open for them, Warriors will play Spurs while Rockets will be playing against Mavs today, surely they will be test here as Mavs is also trying to secure their playoff spot let see if Rockets will continue their winning streaks.

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Quote from: dimonstration on March 31, 2024, 04:41:02 AM

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I think both of them will benefit if they kick out Warriors on the playoffs by beating it on their upcoming matchup and purposely lose on Rockets because Warriors might be their problem in the playoffs.

Any of the top ten teams in the West is a problem. Warriors is probably the least of their concern right now since that team is still struggling to secure their spot in the play-in. They will also have to go through the Lakers if they manage to beat the Rockets in 10th place.

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Quote from: danherbias07 on March 31, 2024, 10:21:11 AM

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If they manage to get that many wins, it would be quite successful for them. The only remaining games that look easy are the jazz games. We can also count Portland. Because all the other teams have the possibility of being in the playoffs. So I wouldn't be surprised if they only get 3 wins in the last 10 games, even though they are such a fired up and fit team and they are having a great streak. Rockets did amazingly lately but it cannot go forever. If Jalen Green continues to play at this level, my level of respect will be very very high.

It's worth noting that the Rockets were lucky enough to continue their winning streak, as they won their last game versus the Jazz by just 1 point. I think the next two games versus the Mavs and Wolves will be tough for the Rockets and will probably be decisive in terms of whether the Rockets can make the play-in tournament or not.

11 consecutive wins. Scary.
They are playing really hard after I watched their last game. And yeah, their games against the Mavs will probably tell if they can survive this battle of trying to reach the spot for a play-in tournament and a chance for playoffs even without Alperen Sengun.
Houston Rockets is strong as long as everyone will contribute and Jalen Green is locked in. He had been playing a phenomenal game ever since Sengun was injured. I think it gave him more chance to receive the ball and I am glad that is not wasting the opportunity.
It's not just his offense but his defense too. In the last 7 games he had been filling the stats on blocks or steals and I think the whole Rockets team is being dragged by his energy on both ends of the floor. It can be contagious.

Well when the team is in a dire or pressing situation, someone will have to really take it and that's what Jalen Green is doing for the Rockets in their winning streak. He has to take over as their main out is out already. And it's good the Ime has given Green the greenlight here, as he proved that he can be their franchise player as this is what the plan if I'm not mistaken. It's not Jalen is somewhat not being recognized by their previous coach. But Udoka is a great coach, regardless of his issues before. And good motivator too as we have seen when he was with the Boston Celtics as he was able to get the best out of Tatum and Brown.

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If they manage to get that many wins, it would be quite successful for them. The only remaining games that look easy are the jazz games. We can also count Portland. Because all the other teams have the possibility of being in the playoffs. So I wouldn't be surprised if they only get 3 wins in the last 10 games, even though they are such a fired up and fit team and they are having a great streak. Rockets did amazingly lately but it cannot go forever. If Jalen Green continues to play at this level, my level of respect will be very very high.

It's worth noting that the Rockets were lucky enough to continue their winning streak, as they won their last game versus the Jazz by just 1 point. I think the next two games versus the Mavs and Wolves will be tough for the Rockets and will probably be decisive in terms of whether the Rockets can make the play-in tournament or not.

11 consecutive wins. Scary.
They are playing really hard after I watched their last game. And yeah, their games against the Mavs will probably tell if they can survive this battle of trying to reach the spot for a play-in tournament and a chance for playoffs even without Alperen Sengun.
Houston Rockets is strong as long as everyone will contribute and Jalen Green is locked in. He had been playing a phenomenal game ever since Sengun was injured. I think it gave him more chance to receive the ball and I am glad that is not wasting the opportunity.
It's not just his offense but his defense too. In the last 7 games he had been filling the stats on blocks or steals and I think the whole Rockets team is being dragged by his energy on both ends of the floor. It can be contagious.

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Just imagine about what will happen if they could able to defeat Mavs and Wolves then continue their winning streak then provably with that they have huge chance to replace Warriors at 10 spot on standings. Although this is really though since that two teams is more stronger than them but who knows their hot streak will lift their confidence and they can able to surpass these two teams then can continue their winning streak.

I can't imagine that the Rockets will be able to pass the Mavericks. They met a couple of times this season and although the Rockets were able to defeat the Mavericks at one of those meetups, the Mavericks didn't have Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving, Daniel Gafford, and P.J. Washington in that game while the Rockets were playing at their full healthy lineup. The Timberwolves recently destroyed one of the top teams too, the Denver Nuggets, and they will be really a tough team to beat for the Rockets.

Confidence is not enough for the Rockets to win but as you said and I agree with, who knows?

If you are a risky bettor, you can put some extras betting on the Rockets' Moneyline and point spread. I'm sure the odds for them will be juicy.

I'm thinking the same thing. I laid in on Dallas and believe it or not Dallas was still favored by 2.5 points. Houston can't win every game from here on out amd I think these next 2 games might not go there way. With a healthy Dallas team I just think it's a bad matchup for them. Luka should cook today.

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Quote from: Heartilly on March 31, 2024, 05:21:34 AM

Quote from: avp2306 on March 31, 2024, 04:26:04 AM

Just imagine about what will happen if they could able to defeat Mavs and Wolves then continue their winning streak then provably with that they have huge chance to replace Warriors at 10 spot on standings. Although this is really though since that two teams is more stronger than them but who knows their hot streak will lift their confidence and they can able to surpass these two teams then can continue their winning streak.

I can't imagine that the Rockets will be able to pass the Mavericks. They met a couple of times this season and although the Rockets were able to defeat the Mavericks at one of those meetups, the Mavericks didn't have Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving, Daniel Gafford, and P.J. Washington in that game while the Rockets were playing at their full healthy lineup. The Timberwolves recently destroyed one of the top teams too, the Denver Nuggets, and they will be really a tough team to beat for the Rockets.

Confidence is not enough for the Rockets to win but as you said and I agree with, who knows?

If you are a risky bettor, you can put some extras betting on the Rockets' Moneyline and point spread. I'm sure the odds for them will be juicy.

At this point, there's no impossible for the Rockets as they are the hottest team in the NBA now. Betting on moneyline is still good, they might be the underdog but at least you are getting enough value since their confidence is too high that they can beat any team they'll play with. Just think about this, if an undermanned Hawks beat the Celtics twice, how much more a healthy Rockets who are streaking hot?

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Quote from: avp2306 on March 31, 2024, 04:26:04 AM

Just imagine about what will happen if they could able to defeat Mavs and Wolves then continue their winning streak then provably with that they have huge chance to replace Warriors at 10 spot on standings. Although this is really though since that two teams is more stronger than them but who knows their hot streak will lift their confidence and they can able to surpass these two teams then can continue their winning streak.

I can't imagine that the Rockets will be able to pass the Mavericks. They met a couple of times this season and although the Rockets were able to defeat the Mavericks at one of those meetups, the Mavericks didn't have Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving, Daniel Gafford, and P.J. Washington in that game while the Rockets were playing at their full healthy lineup. The Timberwolves recently destroyed one of the top teams too, the Denver Nuggets, and they will be really a tough team to beat for the Rockets.

Confidence is not enough for the Rockets to win but as you said and I agree with, who knows?

If you are a risky bettor, you can put some extras betting on the Rockets' Moneyline and point spread. I'm sure the odds for them will be juicy.

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Quote from: püsür on March 29, 2024, 04:34:10 PM

If they manage to get that many wins, it would be quite successful for them. The only remaining games that look easy are the jazz games. We can also count Portland. Because all the other teams have the possibility of being in the playoffs. So I wouldn't be surprised if they only get 3 wins in the last 10 games, even though they are such a fired up and fit team and they are having a great streak. Rockets did amazingly lately but it cannot go forever. If Jalen Green continues to play at this level, my level of respect will be very very high.

It's worth noting that the Rockets were lucky enough to continue their winning streak, as they won their last game versus the Jazz by just 1 point. I think the next two games versus the Mavs and Wolves will be tough for the Rockets and will probably be decisive in terms of whether the Rockets can make the play-in tournament or not.

I check both Rockets and Warriors schedules recently. They have similar schedule for opponent team which is both Mavs and Wolves that are both in competition to secure a better spot on playoffs. I think both of them will benefit if they kick out Warriors on the playoffs by beating it on their upcoming matchup and purposely lose on Rockets because Warriors might be their problem in the playoffs.

This is just my speculation but I believe Warriors will be having a rough time getting past Mavs or Wolves on their next game.

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Quote from: dwyane36 on March 31, 2024, 04:15:06 AM

Quote from: püsür on March 29, 2024, 04:34:10 PM

If they manage to get that many wins, it would be quite successful for them. The only remaining games that look easy are the jazz games. We can also count Portland. Because all the other teams have the possibility of being in the playoffs. So I wouldn't be surprised if they only get 3 wins in the last 10 games, even though they are such a fired up and fit team and they are having a great streak. Rockets did amazingly lately but it cannot go forever. If Jalen Green continues to play at this level, my level of respect will be very very high.

It's worth noting that the Rockets were lucky enough to continue their winning streak, as they won their last game versus the Jazz by just 1 point. I think the next two games versus the Mavs and Wolves will be tough for the Rockets and will probably be decisive in terms of whether the Rockets can make the play-in tournament or not.

Just imagine about what will happen if they could able to defeat Mavs and Wolves then continue their winning streak then provably with that they have huge chance to replace Warriors at 10 spot on standings. Although this is really though since that two teams is more stronger than them but who knows their hot streak will lift their confidence and they can able to surpass these two teams then can continue their winning streak. I'm more excited for Rockets to get a play in spot than Warriors since there inconsistency is so stressful for their fans and they are bit disarranged this season also their starts is quiet inconsistent that's why they suffer from big losses. Although they are now in 3 win streak but that doesn't mean they are already fine.

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Quote from: püsür on March 29, 2024, 04:34:10 PM

If they manage to get that many wins, it would be quite successful for them. The only remaining games that look easy are the jazz games. We can also count Portland. Because all the other teams have the possibility of being in the playoffs. So I wouldn't be surprised if they only get 3 wins in the last 10 games, even though they are such a fired up and fit team and they are having a great streak. Rockets did amazingly lately but it cannot go forever. If Jalen Green continues to play at this level, my level of respect will be very very high.

It's worth noting that the Rockets were lucky enough to continue their winning streak, as they won their last game versus the Jazz by just 1 point. I think the next two games versus the Mavs and Wolves will be tough for the Rockets and will probably be decisive in terms of whether the Rockets can make the play-in tournament or not.

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Quote from: yahoo62278 on March 30, 2024, 05:40:54 PM

Kyrie is a good player, noone can deny that. He's just not really a team player IMO.

You are right, the Kyrie we have known since then is more on solo play.

But here at the Dallas Mavericks, many have doubted that Kyrie isn't fit with Luka since they are both ISO players. I'm one of those doubters and want Kyrie to be traded instead as I think he will just destroy the chemistry of the Mavericks. But that was all changed and I think Luka gives way as a playmaker for Kyrie. Since teams knew that Kyrie always acted solo on most plays, he was sometimes doubled or tripled on defense, and that made other scorers of the Mavericks always free at the perimeter.

Quote from: yahoo62278 on March 30, 2024, 05:40:54 PM

That's why it didn't work with Lebron for too long, didn't work with KD,

There is a personal issue between Lebron James and Kyrie Irving that's why the latter asked for a trade. But before that, their Cleveland Cavaliers championship year is great proof that if LBJ and Kyrie work together as a team, they are a threat.

He also had personal issues with the Brooklyn Nets (a crybaby lol) before that's why he didn't work well with Kevin Durant back then. Then later on, Durant also had an issue with the management there and the rest is history.

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Quote from: inthelongrun on March 31, 2024, 12:52:17 AM

Without the play-ins, many teams would've rested their main players with minor injuries to heal and give way to the other players.

I guess that statement can only applied in the Eastern Conference where as always, you can see there's not much close competition for the bottom playoff spot. Before the involvement of the Play-in tournament, the Eastern Conference is always like that. Even though there are still several games remaining in the season, if the team doesn't have a chance now to enter the playoffs, key players are now sitting out or just having a limited time of playing.

Different from the Western Conference every season, you can see teams are battling closely with each other and even those teams from 9th spot to 12 spot can still change the final playoffs lineup. And become more interesting and thrilling because of the addition of a play-in tournament.

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Rivals Boston and Milwaukee are back in the winning column. Too bad for the Pelicans because I like them in the 4th position rather than the Clippers who already has the veterans and a trio of superstars.

Less than 10 games already for most of the teams. It's the first time I appreciate this new play-in system. It makes the games better since some of the bottom teams are still playing hard for a chance to enter the playoffs. Without the play-ins, many teams would've rested their main players with minor injuries to heal and give way to the other players.

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The Dallas Mavericks are really impressive in their recent games.

Last season, many speculated that Kyrie Irving was not fit for the Dallas Mavericks but that all changed this season.

It's also noticeable that Kyrie Irving has many dunks established this season which is unusual to him. I want to see the team reaching the Finals.

Looks like they are not given a chance to take their spot because is a sure playoff game for them and they don't need to play in the play-in tournament at this point if they can preserve their spot. I think this is one of the best seasons for the Mavs and they made the right decision not trading Kyrie to the other team rather they made some good adjustments in order to synch him play with Luka and their Duo is in another level obviously compared to last season, me too, they are one of the teams that I really wanted to see in the final as well, not because of the team but because of their current rosters.

I thought they would lose that game against the Sacramento Kings but they were able to make a rally. If I remember right, they are being downed as many as 13 points several times and the Sacramento Kings dominated the whole game not until the final few minutes. Dallas was also downed by 10 points in the last 8 minutes of the game. They just made it close during the final few minutes and finally sealed a win.

Dante Exum's crucial shot, PJ Washington's offensive help, and Daniel Gafford's tough defense also contribute big on that win.

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Quote from: Heartilly on March 30, 2024, 05:32:57 PM

The Dallas Mavericks are really impressive in their recent games.

Last season, many speculated that Kyrie Irving was not fit for the Dallas Mavericks but that all changed this season.

It's also noticeable that Kyrie Irving has many dunks established this season which is unusual to him. I want to see the team reaching the Finals.

Looks like they are not given a chance to take their spot because is a sure playoff game for them and they don't need to play in the play-in tournament at this point if they can preserve their spot. I think this is one of the best seasons for the Mavs and they made the right decision not trading Kyrie to the other team rather they made some good adjustments in order to synch him play with Luka and their Duo is in another level obviously compared to last season, me too, they are one of the teams that I really wanted to see in the final as well, not because of the team but because of their current rosters.

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